Amtrak completes track project between Harrisburg and Lancaster

Amtrak has wrapped up a $122 million track replacement project between Harrisburg and Lancaster. WITF's Tim Lambert reports what was expected to be a two-year effort ended up being completed in eight months.

Pennsylvania counties conduct audits and recount before certifying results

Counties across the state are auditing election results to make sure vote totals reflect the will of the voters. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports audits are a key part of the election process before vote totals are certified and officials are sworn into office. 

Controversial hydroelectric project on Susquehanna River still waiting on word from regulator

A proposed hydroelectric project near the Susquehanna River is still awaiting word from a federal regulator on whether it can move forward. WITF’s Rachel McDevitt reports environmental groups oppose the project. 

Recount called in U.S. Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Bob Casey

Exhausted election officials have seven million votes to recount in under two weeks. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the U.S. Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat Bob Casey is close enough to trigger the state’s automatic recount law.

Elizabethtown Area school board introduces 2 policies written by Independence Law Center

The Elizabethtown School board introduced two policies prepared by the Independence Law Center at its meeting Tuesday night. WITF’s Jeremy Long has more on the policies and initial reactions.

Pa. winter energy bills might be less this year

Winter energy bills in Pennsylvania will likely be the same or less than last year. WITF’s Rachel McDevitt has more. 

WITF Music: Stillflow

Lancaster, PA band Stillflow played a couple songs for us and talked about their music.

A Former Pa. County Elections Director offers his impressions on elections

WITF’s Tim Lambert talks with Jerry Feaser, former Dauphin County Elections Director, setting the scene and sharing initial impressions on how everything went at polling places.

Lancaster County voters share why they voted on Tuesday

Lancaster County elections officials said they are seeing an unprecedented number of voters during Tuesday’s presidential election.  WITF’s Jeremy Long has why some of those voters headed to the polls.

This is how precincts in Pa. handle unexpected issues on Election Day

On Election Day, poll workers sometimes have to quickly problem-solve to make sure all eligible voters are able to cast a ballot. WITF’s Katie Knol reports counties have backup plans for when issues arise. This story is part of an explanatory series focused on Pennsylvania elections produced coll…